Factors predicting medication adherence among coronary artery disease patients in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Objectives: To measure medication adherence among coronary artery disease)CAD(patients and identify sociodemographic factors that are medication adherence predictors. Methods: A cross-sectional correlation design was carried out, following the STROBE guidelines. The study was carried out in a specialized cardiac center in the western region of Saudi Arabia between March 2019 and January 2020. A total of 278 patients completed the study survey. Results: The majority of participants)59.4%(reported moderate medication adherence, and the remainder reported poor)30.6%(and good)10%(medication adherence. It was found that women patients, patients with higher education levels, nonsmokers, patients who regularly followed-up with their cardiologist, and patients with family support showed significantly higher medication adherence. Four of the sociodemographic variables)gender, number of doctor visits, family support, and education level(predicted medication adherence. Conclusion: Approximately 30% of the participants reported poor medication adherence. The number of cardiologist visits and the level of family support were 2 of the factors found to be associated with medication adherence.